Additional specs printed on frame:
Unstrung Balance: 320mm
Unstrung Weight: 313g
Length: 27"
Grip: Dunlop Tour Classic
Tension: 55-65 lbs.
Construction: HM6 Carbon
My own measurements:
Weight: 327g, strung - no OG / dampener
Balance: 4-5 points headlight
Beam Width: 21mm
Additional specs printed on frame:
Unstrung Balance: 320mm
Unstrung Weight: 313g
Length: 27"
Grip: Dunlop Tour Classic
Tension: 55-65 lbs.
Construction: HM6 Carbon
My own measurements:
Weight: 327g, strung - no OG / dampener
Balance: 4-5 points headlight
Beam Width: 21mm
I wonder what kind of women you guys think look beautiful, I think this paint job is just plain ugly.
This is just like the ugly Juice racquet painted on a Dunlop.
I wonder what kind of women you guys think look beautiful, I think this paint job is just plain ugly.
This is just like the ugly Juice racquet painted on a Dunlop.
AO, you've just become my favorite poster on these boards.
no, mate, they have all been banned!
Meh. It just looks like the old AG100 4D, with green bits instead of brown. The white paint on the inner upper hoop is an unecessary disruption to what little cosmetic symmetry exists on the racket. The chevrons above the handle are the only throwback to the original 200G.
other than that, i don't think it is particularly a nice looking racquet.
i do like how it has mcenroe's autograph on it though.
Timbo! I know you like Dunlop, no comments?
Think about it though; besides the chevrons, what was distinctive about the Max 200g? It was a black racquet with green stripes, like the POG. IMO, all the new model needed for retro flavor was the chevrons...
Agreed. My dislike for it is mainly based on my longstanding dislike of loud PJs that use too many elements to break up the smooth monotony of the frame. What's so bad about an all-black, blue or red frame? I really liked the old Revelation 200G 95 "Checkerboard motif" frame from years ago - that one used the original 200G's heritage green colour really nicely, teamed with flashes of gold.
i like most of the biomimetic frame's paint jobs and i also think that dunlop did a great job marrying the new paint job with the old max.
it also makes sense to me that it will be lower powered than the 300 series but heavier. they are leveraging the passion for the old max and mcenroe's name's for marketing a new frame and the 200 series no doubt but also, the bio 200 frames are lower powered than the 300. that is why i will likely stick with my chrome and red which looks outstanding, but more so i like the power level and control i get with the bio 300t.
I think you touch on several good points. It probably will be slightly lower-powered than the regular 300, but the extra weight is the attraction, and it may translate into more pop than we think. Also, some would call the 200's a little anemic, but this new "Max200" will definitely offer a little more juice than your typical 200, I would think, considering the open string pattern, extra beam width, and HM, Mfil, Bio. mold. All of these factors do beg the question: Is it a 200 or 300? I still say it's a great option in the 300 line, which seems to drive Dunlop sales.
What's your setup?
Is it basically just a 300 with a leather grip?
Lot of pop here. Pretty spinny frame. Very good crisp feel. But I strung this thing too low by accident (I thought the tension range was 50-60 and it's 55-65). Realized this after looking at the frame more closely during an erratic first set. Had to switch over to something else as I just couldn't control it. Frame hits big with a lot of spin as it's a pretty open string bed. Will see if I can tame it.
strung with what and what tension? is it anything like the bio 300 tour in play? That racket is a flat serving machine.
Lot of pop here. Pretty spinny frame. Very good crisp feel. But I strung this thing too low by accident (I thought the tension range was 50-60 and it's 55-65). Realized this after looking at the frame more closely during an erratic first set. Had to switch over to something else as I just couldn't control it. Frame hits big with a lot of spin as it's a pretty open string bed. Will see if I can tame it.
How was the stability, and how did you feel about the sweetspot size? Thanks.
Lot of pop here. Pretty spinny frame. Very good crisp feel. But I strung this thing too low by accident (I thought the tension range was 50-60 and it's 55-65). Realized this after looking at the frame more closely during an erratic first set. Had to switch over to something else as I just couldn't control it. Frame hits big with a lot of spin as it's a pretty open string bed. Will see if I can tame it.
Feels average so far, not too big, not too small. Can't say much for stability since didn't really come to the net much with it in my hand today. Facing a very big hitter tomorrow so hoping to get it restrung by then. Will report more as I play more.
the dunlop maxply mcenroe racquet had a similar stiffness rating
Deuces Wild a few pages back showed a pic of his Bio. 300 with a Volkl leather grip. And from what you're reporting, that modified Bio. 300 is going to hard to beat with its balance of precision/pop and ability to hit with either spin or flat. Let us know what you find by upping the tension. I'm gonna be switching frames very soon, and I'm having a hard time choosing between the X-Force Pro, IG Prestige MP, and a modified Bio. 300. Had high hopes for this one, as I get sick of leading frames.
AO, have you had a chance to hit with yours yet?
It's feels great, but the static and swingweight need to be brought up significantly as you and others have noted. The static weight went up to only 11.1 with the Volkl grip. The 200G will probably need a decent amount of lead as well.
I'm hoping to get to 11.8 with a SW in the mid 320's.
and that racket totally sucked. I really am in awe of how well Mac can play with anything (wood, max 200g, MP graphite and now this new one) and still plays at an extremely high level.